Family Medicine Physicians Salary in Waterloo, IA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Waterloo-Cedar Falls, IA

Median annual salary $287,990 +20.8% vs national
Median hourly $138.46
10th percentile $75,760
90th percentile $386,990
Employed locally 130
National median $238,380

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $75,760
    25th
    $181,670
    50th (median)
    $287,990
    75th
    $359,310
    90th
    $386,990

    Waterloo economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,916 2023 • Census ACS
    Family Medicine Physicians salary vs area income 418% Median Family Medicine Physicians salary is 318% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Family Medicine Physicians

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Oklahoma City, OK $481,870
    East-Central Montana nonmetropolitan area $469,580
    Knoxville, TN $460,080
    Great Falls, MT $449,840
    Lawton, OK $448,460
    Northeastern South Carolina nonmetropolitan area $419,010

    Nearby metros — Family Medicine Physicians salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area $348,980
    South Georgia nonmetropolitan area $343,440
    Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD $307,400
    Southwestern Pennsylvania nonmetropolitan area $303,830
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $299,430
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $294,430

    Related occupations in Waterloo, IA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $69,680
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $56,540
    Pharmacy Technicians $39,380
    Nurse Practitioners $127,410
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $45,520
    Pharmacists $132,680

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Family Medicine Physicians make per hour in Waterloo?

    The median hourly wage for Family Medicine Physicians in Waterloo, IA is $138.46, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $186.05 or more per hour.

    Is Waterloo above or below average for Family Medicine Physicians salaries?

    The median Family Medicine Physicians salary in Waterloo, IA is 20.8% above the national median of $238,380. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Family Medicine Physicians in Waterloo?

    Entry-level Family Medicine Physicians (10th percentile) earn around $75,760 per year in Waterloo, IA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $181,670.